"Naruto."
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with a kind expression, "How is your first day at school?"
"very good!"
Naruto Uzumaki exclaimed excitedly, "Especially Kitazawa-sensei, he's extra, extra good!"
After saying that, he held up the snacks in his hand and waved them around proudly.
"Did you buy these snacks?"
Seeing how happy he was, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with a smile.
"It's a reward from Kitazawa-sensei!"
Naruto Uzumaki opened the snack gift pack and exclaimed in surprise.
The variety of snacks inside exceeded his expectations, including lollipops, chocolates, sandwich cookies, and French fries.
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at it subconsciously and nodded.
Kitazawa, this teacher is good, we can get along.
Hiruzen Sarutobi recalled how he had helped Naruto Uzumaki out of trouble many times earlier that day.
He secretly thought that this year's best teacher award could still go to Kitazawa.
Although there was suspicion of him being appointed by the emperor, he was the Hokage, and no one dared to question him.
"Here, for my third-generation grandfather."
Naruto Uzumaki took out a lollipop.
"I'm past the age of snacking."
Hiruzen Sarutobi reached out and patted his head, saying, "You eat."
Naruto hesitated for a moment before taking the lollipop back.
"Besides your teachers, how are your classmates? Have you made any friends?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi opened the door and walked into the living room with Naruto Uzumaki.
"I feel that Choji, Shikamaru, Kiba, and Ino are all nice to me."
Naruto scratched his head and said, "But I don't know if we can be considered friends now."
"It's not now, but it will be in the future."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was not surprised.
The classmates Naruto mentioned all came from ninja clans, and they were all aware of the so-called 'monsters'.
Moreover, their fathers either fought alongside Minato Namikaze or received help from him.
"good!"
Naruto Uzumaki was very excited and said, "I, Naruto Uzumaki, am finally going to have friends!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt a pang of shame.
The treatment Naruto Uzumaki received was far too cruel for a child.
But... this is a necessary sacrifice.
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is Konoha Village's most important trump card and must be treated with utmost care.
"Three generations of grandfathers."
After sitting down on the sofa, Naruto took a bite of a sandwich cookie and asked, "Do you know anything about the Fourth Hokage?"
Why did you suddenly ask about the Fourth Hokage?
Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze sharpened, and he asked.
That's right.
Naruto Uzumaki explained, "Kitazawa-sensei said that if you want to gain everyone's approval, you have to learn from the Hokage."
"Then why don't you ask me?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and said, "Quite a few people think I'm the strongest Hokage."
"I plan to learn from all four Hokage at the same time. That way, I'm sure I'll be able to surpass all the previous Hokage."
Naruto Uzumaki grinned and said, "Third Hokage, wasn't I incredibly clever?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"why are you laughing?"
Naruto, completely bewildered, asked, "Is there something wrong with this idea?"
"no problem."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stroked his white beard and said, "If you can truly combine the strengths of all four Hokage, then you can indeed surpass all previous Hokage."
"Very good!"
Naruto Uzumaki said with high spirits.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled without saying a word, not trying to dampen his enthusiasm.
Combining the strengths of the Fourth Hokage? Even he couldn't do that, let alone Naruto Uzumaki.
To be precise, it's impossible for such a ninja to appear in the entire ninja world.
The Fourth Hokage was named Minato Namikaze.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face showed a look of reminiscence as he said, "He was perfect, gentle and refined, and incredibly strong. He was known as the Yellow Flash."
Why is it called the Golden Flash?
Naruto asked, puzzled.
"His hair is blonde, just like yours."
Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly said, "In addition to his speed being the fastest in the ninja world, he earned this title."
How fast?
Naruto asked curiously.
"Faster than light."
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and said, "The enemy was defeated before they even saw his face."
"Amazing!"
Naruto Uzumaki was stunned for a moment, then said, "I want to become a ninja that fast too!"
There will be an opportunity.
Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile.
"Then he..."
Naruto suddenly realized something, and a look of hesitation crossed his face.
"What's wrong?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi said nonchalantly, "Ask whatever you want."
"How could someone as powerful as him die?"
Naruto asked curiously.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's smile froze instantly.
His memories were once again drawn back to that chaotic night of the Nine-Tailed Fox.
...
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Hinata."
After all the students left, Kitazawa approached Hinata Hyuga.
"I didn't have to wait long."
Hinata Hyuga said softly.
"for you."
Kitazawa took out two bags of snack gift packs.
"I…I already have a pack."
Hinata Hyuga quickly shook her head and said.
One pack is definitely not enough.
Kitazawa recalled the scene in the original work where Hinata Hyuga ate forty-six bowls of ramen in one sitting during a competitive eating contest.
"I have enough to eat."
Hinata Hyuga blushed and said.
No, you're not enough.
Kitazawa handed her two bags of snacks and said, "Don't be shy with me."
"Thank you... thank you, Kitazawa-sensei."
Hinata Hyuga, clutching snacks, gazed at Kitazawa, her eyelashes trembling slightly, like a little white rabbit, appearing utterly helpless.
"Alright, let's get back to business."
Kitazawa couldn't help but pat her head and said, "I've found the three little boys you mentioned."
Hinata Hyuga trembled as memories of the previous encounter surfaced, filling her eyes with fear.
Hinata.
Kitazawa said seriously, "I've arranged to meet them after school tomorrow, and I'll help you teach them a lesson then."
"Um."
Hinata Hyuga met his warm gaze and suddenly felt at peace.
"See you tomorrow."
Kitazawa stopped and said.
"Goodbye, Kitazawa-sensei."
Hinata Hyuga felt a pang of reluctance.
Clutching her snacks, she turned and left the school.
After walking a few steps, she looked back at Kitazawa and found that he was still in the same place, seemingly waiting for someone.
Hinata Hyuga withdrew her gaze and looked at the snacks in her hand, a smile appearing on her face.
"Hinata-sama."
A sudden sound rang out.
A young man with disdainful eyes appeared in front of her.
"Tokuji".
Hinata Hyuga immediately stopped smiling and adopted the demeanor taught to her by Hiashi Hyuga.
As a member of the Hyuga main family, she has dedicated guards from the branch family.
Not long after they left, Kurenai Yuhi appeared in Kitazawa's sight.
"I only realized how amazing you are after I became a teacher myself."
Kurenai Yuhi sighed and said.
"This is my exclusive experience."
Kitazawa handed her a scroll and said with a smile.